Business Development Director  - Fashion Wearable Technology
Location: US, CA, Santa Clara
Salary range: 0-0
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Apparel & Fashion
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
Human capital is usually the biggest asset and expense for a company. Making the right hire – the first time – is critical to an organization’s ability to succeed in a competitive market. At Talence Group, we take the time to understand our clients and their mission, and match the right talent to this mission.For candidates, we want to make sure that the opportunties we present are a perfect fit for you.  Our goal is to match your core competencies, passion and career focus with great positions that our client companies offer.

Job description:
This is an exclusive retained search being conducted by Talence Group for our Fortune 500 client.If you have a passion for the latest electronic gadgets, are fashion-forward thinking and you have been working in this realm, read on…In this critical role as the leader of business development, you will be the innovator for conceptualizing and productizing wearable and accessory devices in conjunction with the global fashion industry.You will work closely with the leadership team of this Fortune 500 company that is an innovative technology leader for mobile devices.  You will be instrumental in bringing together the leaders in technology with the leaders in fashion to develop functional, stylish, killer products!If this fits your background and you are a fashion and technology innovator, please contact me immediately.  This is a highly visible role where you will influence the direction of future consumer products and modern wearable technology trends.  If you are a dynamic leader with great communication and influencing skills then this could be a compelling career opportunity.What you will do…Bringing together the technology industry with the fashion world to develop and grow new business opportunities by identifying and qualifying prospective B2B partners.Shaping the future of mobile devices as fashionable products through innovative ideas and partnerships.Developing long-term strategic roadmap to develop market position and achieve financial growth.Building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, negotiating and closing deals.Establishing a well-qualified pipeline of prospects, cultivating business relationships and turning those relationships into long-term strategic partnerships.Presenting and consulting with senior executive team on new business development ideas, business and fashion trends and opportunities to develop new products.Building demand for wearable device technology within the fashion industry and driving new product innovation in women’s wear, menswear and accessories.Networking and actively participating in industry conferences, trade shows and associations.Identifying trendsetting ideas and exploring opportunities through market research.  Building extensive internal knowledge and understanding of market dynamics and trajectory for fashionable electronic devises.Developing negotiating strategies and managing clients to build successful partnerships. 

Requirements:
Business development experience in the world of fashion.Proven track record of turning ideas into successful, profitable consumer products and understanding of the value chain in the fashion industry.Passion for technology in wearable devices and fashion-forward concepts.Strong influencer with outstanding communication and presentation skills.Ability to set strategic direction, manage to goals and drive business development to increase shareholder value.Track record of building strategic, long-term B2B partnerships across industries.10+ years of experience in business development and product innovation.BS, MBA preferred

Benefits:
Compensation Level: 250K+